After the Detroit Urban Craft Fair...

I had "the best time" being a vendor at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. Around 4pm, on Saturday, I remember standing there and it was almost like everything stopped for a split second and I had this overwhelming feeling of gratitude come over me. I'm so beyond grateful for all of the hard work that Handmade Detroit puts into the show so that it was an amazing success yet again this year. I'm so grateful that all of my hard work paid off leading up to the show and that I have a husband that supports what I'm doing and a Mom who is always there by my side and is able to lend a hand whenever she can. I enjoyed chatting with all of the lovely people that attended the show and all of their amazing comments about my work. My heart is overwhelming full... and I cannot think of a better way to start the holiday season and the new year! Happy Holidays and thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to everyone! xo xo xo

after the DUCF... 2010

WOW!

Is the first word that comes to mind!

What an amazingly, fun, exhausting, exciting weekend! I had SO MUCH FUN at the DUCF and it really warms my heart to get all of the nice feedback about my work. I had so many friends come out to see me and that's really appreciated too! I met a bunch of new artsy people and I just can't stop talking about how beautiful the Filmore Theatre is, how well the event was organized by the Handmade Detroit girls, how nice the staff was at the theatre and really well... how everything was just absolutely perfect. Even the veggie burgers and waffle fries were amazing!

Here's some quick pics of my table. While they are not the best photos because I just brought my little pocket camera on Sunday and I was in a rush to get some pics before the people started rolling in.... you can still what my table looked like.

Notecards and mini sock monkey buttons were a big hit!

Boxes and boxes of holiday cards!

Polymer clay art pendants with sterling silver chains and swarovski crystals!

Holiday cards, gift tags & needle-felted ornaments hanging on the tiny tree!

A gorgeous chandelier hanging inside the theatre!

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

making friends at maker faire

I met a lot of great people at Maker Faire, Detroit... the people attending the show, the makers, the Handmade Detroit gals, the committee people, the volunteers, the people from The Henry Ford and some fellow artists. Check out a few of them below!

Mitten Made - Allie

Allie is non-stop with crocheting... and it's non-stop amazing-ness! So talented!

Burnt Desserts - Carrie

Carrie makes all sorts of creative cuteness with felt. Cupcake and chocolate covered strawberry hairclips, felted headbands, felted play food for children and the list goes on and on. I found out that we even were in art school at the the same time together but our paths never crossed then.

Broad Street - Sara

Sara's pieces are very unique. She repurposes vintage jewelry and creates her own unique jewelry pieces with finds from all over. Her website is fantastic!

Sloe Gin Fizz - Nicole

Nicole's whimsical, skinny-line illustrations remind me of my favorite

children's books by Shel Silverstein and the colors remind me of Dr. Suess.

A few other artists I chatted with...

Check out their cool sites!

Radical Recycks - Tracie

Needle Noodles - Christen

Here's a few pics of my table display. I wish I would have taken more photos, some close-ups and such but I was so taken aback by all of the excitement... I forgot. Oh, well... next time.

I want to thank my hubby for giving up his weekend to help me with my display. It's a lot of hard work shuffling your stuff back and forth, long hours, the heat and humidity. It means the world to me! Also, to all of my friends and family that stopped by to support my efforts... a big hug to you too! Of course my Mom too, who helped me get ready for the show! You are all the best!! - xo

maker faire detroit : editors choice award

I am so honored and so excited to tell you that I received an Editor's Choice Award for my artwork displayed at Maker Faire from the Maker Faire Committee. THANKS SO MUCH!!

I'd also like to give a big shout out to the gals at Handmade Detroit -- without them it wouldn't have been possible for me to participate. Thanks so much girls! :o) Also, of course to everyone that makes the Maker Faire possible. It was amazing! And of course, everyone from The Henry Ford. Thanks so much for hosting this spectacular event! I loved it so much! THANK YOU!



...another blog post coming soon about Maker Faire!

exciting news...

I've been MIA from blogging but, I have some very big news that I'm going to share with you.

I applied for the Craft Faire (Handmade Detroit), which is being held during the Maker Faire at The Henry Ford in Dearborn during the last weekend of July. Yep... and guess what, I got in!!! YIPPEEE! It's not easy as you would think making into juried craft shows these days. I applied for two smaller shows prior to this one and didn't make it in. I was a little bummed, but if at first you don't succeed, try, try... again. So, as you can imagine I'm very excited for the opportunity and I'm waiting for them to send me more details.

The fair is juried so, in order to get in you have to fill out a short form and also send images of what your style looks like with your products, along with a nominal entry fee. A few weeks later you find out if you made the cut by email. Instead of choosing just five single images (your allowed up to five images to submit), I decided to make collages of my work in just three to submit. I'll share them below.

As soon as I have more details regarding the craft faire, I'll let you in on them as well!